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County Durham Communities Invited to Join Big Autumn Clean
As autumn arrives and the nights begin to draw in, communities across County Durham are being invited to take part in the Big Autumn Clean. Durham County Council has launched the new seasonal litter-picking campaign, building on the success of its annual Big Spring Clean. Throughout September, resid...
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Dean Midas Launches Eve Valentine Horror Game for Charity
Featuring both a 1950s retro edition and a sleek modern version, The Eve Valentine Horror Game is an Immersive Multimedia Print & Play Experience —Perfect for dark, spooky nights, atmospheric game sessions, and Halloween parties, with proceeds from every sale benefiting two major charities.Awa...
The Durham city centre cafe with amazing views that most people don’t even know is there
Surprise find café is tucked away at the back of a very well-known shop
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RSPCA Toolkit Helps Families Support Children Through Pet Loss
More than nine out of ten parents want more guidance on how to help kids cope with pet loss. That’s according to a groundbreaking new survey for the RSPCA – which found that many parents and carers feel unprepared for the questions and emotions that follow the death of a beloved family pet. No...
Not Newcastle or York - Christmas Market that's 'pure magic' confirms 2026 dates
We're now into September and the nights are drawing in, which means that Christmas is now just a few months away
First Durham Jazz Festival Performances Near Capacity as Excitement Builds
Durham Jazz Festival is seeing strong demand ahead of its inaugural event this October, with its first show now sold out and several other performances nearing capacity. Newcastle jazz band Knats became the first act to sell out after the announcement of their 2026 Mercury Prize nomination, adding t...
Darlington and Durham Discharge Lounges Support Patients Heading Home
A North East hospital trust has marked its first Love Your Lounge Month, a campaign held throughout August to raise awareness of the important role discharge lounges play in supporting patients who are ready to leave hospital. The campaign focused on the discharge lounges at Darlington Memorial Hosp...
Opening Weekend Celebrates Culture, Creativity and Community at The Light
Visitors of all ages enjoyed their first look inside The Light, Durham’s brand-new cultural attraction, as it officially opened to the public. A packed programme of activities took place on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August to celebrate the launch of the Durham County Council venue, which is set to...
LNER announces extra train services to transport thousands for Great North Run
Those travelling to the region from across the country can benefit from more trains on the morning of Sunday, September 13
Bishop Auckland Events Programme Offers Family Fun Throughout the Year
The Council’s programme of support continues throughout the year, with a range of free and family-friendly events offering something for everyone. And behind the programme, the Council’s office team works hard to develop and coordinate this wide range of community-focused ideas. Until Sat… ...
County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust Receives Sophie’s Legacy Recognition
A 10-year-old girl’s wish to make hospital stays better for other children and families is being brought to life in the North East, as a local NHS Trust becomes the first organisation in the region to receive Sophie’s Legacy Approved Hospital recognition. Sophie Fairall spent much of her final y...
Historic North East pub to re-open as 'destination' eatery after £3m refurbishment
The Court Inn has been closed since 2020 but the teams behind Hibou Blanc and the Black Rabbit have come together to transform the building
CrossCountry to run 'full train service' on Monday after major disruption due to power cut
The rail operator has now issued a fresh update, after many of its systems were made unavailable by the outage
CrossCountry cancels 'almost all' train services after power cut causes major disruption
The rail operator has said that the outage impacted its control centre in Birmingham, with many of its systems now unavailable
County Durham Pupils Invited to Support Children Through Mary’s Meals
As children get ready to return to school after the summer holidays, schools across County Durham are being encouraged to collect leftover foreign coins and notes to help provide meals for hungry children. Through Mary’s Meals, even the smallest amount can have a life-changing impact on hungry chi...
The North East mental health charity helping people rebuild confidence through woodwork and crafts
The centre offers practical skills and a safe space, acting as an early intervention point
County Durham Lunch Club to Offer More Trips and Activities
Older people in a rural County Durham village will have more opportunities to enjoy day trips, free activities and social events thanks to a £3,500 donation from EMG Solicitors. The funding has been awarded to YMCA Teesdale Community Café in Cockfield, near Bishop Auckland, through EMG’s Charita...
RSPCA Walk to Remember Returns for National Pet Memorial Day
The RSPCA’s Walk to Remember returns this autumn, calling animal lovers together to honour pets who have passed. Walk To Remember is a flexible fundraising event where individuals, families and communities walk In Memory of a beloved pet on National Pet Memorial Day – on Sunday 13th September ...
From Mining History to Olympic Gold: Inside Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre
A former chapel of rest in a County Durham cemetery is preserving the remarkable stories of a mining community, including a pioneering miners’ leader, a Victoria Cross recipient and an Olympic diver.Tucked inside the grounds of Wheatley Hill Cemetery is a small building containing more than a cent...
Durham’s New Cultural Venue Opens with Family Activities and Major Exhibitions
Opening weekend celebrations, summer holiday workshops, exhibitions and live performances will mark the launch of The Light, Durham City’s newest destination for culture, creativity and community. The Durham County Council venue opens its doors on Saturday 22 August, with a vibrant programme of ac...